点评:My friend and I were recommended to stop by Kinsale Mead Co. when I mentioned that I would like to take home a gift other than the typical bottle of Jameson, and I am so glad Stu and Zara were able to accommodate us for a tasting. The store is located a bit further away from the main part of town, but it is still accessible and worth the visit. Stu and Zara were very welcoming, knowledgeable, and humorous. They walked us through each sample tour and gave us a quick history behind the process. We also got to meet the owner, Denis, who shared that his focus was to create mead that paired well with specific meals. (I visited their Instagram and I am planning to host a pairing at home for my friends across the pond.) If I had more time, I would have loved to do a full tour, but I suppose it just means I will have to come back.
Also, just because I am a sucker for aesthetics, the labels and bottles are lovely. The prints add a nice touch and make these wonderful gifts from Ireland. They also provide travel-ready packaging for a small cost.
Thank you again for being wonderful hosts for the tasting! Sláinte!
翻译:我和朋友提到除了常见的詹姆森威士忌,我还想带点礼物回家,于是他们推荐我和朋友去金塞尔蜂蜜酒公司 (Kinsale Mead Co.) 品酒。我很高兴 Stu 和 Zara 安排了我们去品酒。这家店离市中心稍远,但交通便利,值得一去。Stu 和 Zara 热情好客,知识渊博,而且幽默风趣。他们带我们参观了每一道样品,并简要介绍了整个酿造过程。我们还见到了店主丹尼斯 (Denis),他告诉我,他专注于酿造与特定菜肴完美搭配的蜂蜜酒。(我看了他们的 Instagram,打算在家为大洋彼岸的朋友们举办一次搭配活动。)如果时间充裕,我真想完整地参观一遍,但我想这意味着我得再来一次了。
另外,因为我本身就很注重审美,所以这些酒的标签和瓶子都非常漂亮。上面的印花也增添了一丝美感,让这些来自爱尔兰的礼物更加精美。他们还提供旅行装,价格低廉。
再次感谢你们热情地主持品酒会!Sláinte!